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as in frayed
to damage or diminish by continued friction
years of use have frazzled the cord for the window blinds to the breaking point
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as in exhausted
to use up all the physical energy of
trying to hold down two full-time jobs had completely frazzled him
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as in distracted
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
an endless series of dietary warnings that had served only to frazzle the general public
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Recent Examples of frazzled
Sandra Oh’s Ji-Yoon Kim is frazzled, idealistic, and inclined to compromise as her stock rises at the university.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
The bird frazzled completely once Bernardo Silva received a red card for handball, above, early in yesterday’s second leg, conceding a penalty in the process.
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Phil Hay,
New York Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Kidman is frazzled and raw in an effective way.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
The Olympics are leaving everyone frazzled.
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Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
The bird frazzled completely once Bernardo Silva received a red card for handball, above, early in yesterday’s second leg, conceding a penalty in the process.
—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Kidman is frazzled and raw in an effective way.
—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
The Olympics are leaving everyone frazzled.
—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frazzled
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Trump’s posturing underscored how his alliance with Meloni — long seen as one of his closest friends in Europe — has frayed over his war in Iran, his tariffs against Europe and his complaints when anyone disagrees with him.
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Meloni is astonished and defiant Trump’s posturing underscored how his alliance with Meloni — who has long been seen as one of his closest friends in Europe — has frayed over his war in Iran, his tariffs against Europe and his complaints when anyone disagrees with him.
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For years, people have been frustrated and exhausted by the seemingly endless amount of swiping and small talk that go nowhere on dating apps.
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If the estate is insolvent — meaning its debts exceed its assets — the executor generally pays creditors according to state priority rules until estate funds are exhausted.
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The researchers wanted to examine whether young people who perceived their caregivers as frequently distracted by digital devices were more likely to report what’s called insecure attachment styles.
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At least until one of us gets distracted by some new slight from the British.
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Beyond hiring and leadership decisions, trust is also built or eroded through everyday behavior.
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Starmer is leaving after two years in office marred by missteps and judgment errors that eroded his standing with his party and the public.
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Fellow striker Ricardo Pepi tired out the Australian back line all day.
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.
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As was to be expected of these people, nothing had been disturbed.
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Be sure to use the powder sparingly and in areas where it won't be disturbed or pose dust-inhalation risks, adds Ellis.
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The Nike Air Max Joga Bonito R9 mashes up the boot Ronaldo wore for the 1998 World Cup with the Air Max 95.
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Witherspoon wore a hot pink plunging Prada gown to the occasion—perfectly on brand for Elle.
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Six people were on board the plane, including one person who was killed in the incident, police said.
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Days before the five-year anniversary of the 2021 building collapse that killed 98 people in Surfside, the federal government has published findings that determined the structure of the Champlain Towers South condominium started failing about three weeks before the catastrophe.
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“Frazzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frazzled. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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